The Department of Labor and Work Force Development has confirmed in their May report what real estate professionals have been saying all along “a reduced supply of housing has created stability in both the for sale and for rent housing market.” Statewide, only 2,120 new Continue Reading

By any indication, the Anchorage condo market continued on its path of stability for the first four months of this year. The average sales price of $214,000 has fluctuated less than $1,000 since 2015. The 94 reported closed sales in April were comparable to the 95 sales Continue Reading

The first four months of this year have demonstrated a remarkable stability in the Anchorage housing market due to a continued lack of single family inventory. The Multiple Listing Service tracks listing and sales data from thirteen geographical areas from Turnagain Arm to Continue Reading

Working its way through the public process is a new land use concept which if passed by the Anchorage Assembly would allow for fee simple ownership of attached or detached homes on multi-family zoned land. Already vetted and passed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Continue Reading

When appraisers are asked to establish the value of a property, they primarily rely upon past sales data. When sellers try to determine the value of their home, they often refer to a price they find on a flyer they have picked up in the neighborhood. Homeowners also Continue Reading

The Municipality of Anchorage has reported that the total value for all categories of building permits in the first quarter of 2017 has increased by $15.26 million when compared to the first quarter of 2016. This increase is directly related to commercial permits rather than Continue Reading

Today is the final day of the Spring Preview of Homes. Twenty-seven brand new homes in various stages of construction are open from one to five pm. I encourage all of you, whether you are a buyer looking for a new home, a real estate professional, a homeowner looking for Continue Reading

Next weekend on April 8 and 9th is the Spring Preview of Homes with 27 entries from Anchorage home builders. Unlike the fall Parade of Homes, entries may be in various stages of construction providing visitors an inside look at the framing, electrical, drywall and trim Continue Reading

Every year, every month, every week and every day brings new information and challenges to our local real estate market.  Test your real estate knowledge by taking this quiz.  You might be surprised by the answers! 1. How many single family building permits were issued in Continue Reading